Palma Wins First PGT Title at Poker

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Palma Wins First PGT Title at Poker

Nicholas Palma defeated Adrian Mateos heads-up to win Event #2 of Poker Masters 2026, earning his first PokerGO Tour title and $235,200.

Palma Captures First PGT Title in Las Vegas

Nicholas Palma earned his first career PokerGO Tour title by winning Event #2 of the 2026 Poker Masters series, held at the PokerGO Studio at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The American pro defeated Spanish star Adrian Mateos in a heads-up match that lasted more than two hours and featured multiple lead changes.

Palma collected $235,200 for the victory, while Mateos took home $151,200 as runner-up. The event was a $10,500 no-limit hold'em tournament that drew 84 entries, generating a prize pool of $840,000.

Final Table and Heads-Up Battle

Palma entered the final day second in chips among the five remaining players. He advanced to heads-up play as the chip leader, setting up a showdown with Mateos, a six-time WSOP bracelet winner.

The decisive hand saw Mateos move all in with A♦9♣, and Palma called with A♥6♥. The flop came A♣7♥5♦, giving both players a pair of aces. The turn 4♣ gave Palma a straight draw, which he completed when the 3♥ fell on the river. The completed straight eliminated Mateos and sealed the win for Palma.

Event #2 Results

    1. Nicholas Palma (USA) — $235,200
    1. Adrian Mateos (Spain) — $151,200
    1. Michael Berk (USA) — $109,200
    1. David Coleman (USA) — $79,800
    1. Nicholas Seward (USA) — $58,600
    1. Christofer Par (USA) — $42,000
    1. Sam Laskowitz (USA) — $33,600
    1. Jesse Lonis (USA) — $33,600
    1. Matthew Wantman (USA) — $25,200
    1. Myles Mullaly (USA) — $25,200
    1. Victoria Livschitz (USA) — $25,200
    1. Sam Soverel (USA) — $21,000

What This Win Means for Palma

The victory marks a significant milestone for Palma, who had not previously won a PGT title. The Poker Masters series is one of the flagship high-roller festivals on the PokerGO Tour calendar, attracting many of the game's top tournament professionals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the buy-in for Poker Masters Event #2?

The event was a $10,500 no-limit hold'em tournament. It drew 84 entries and produced an $840,000 prize pool.

How much did Nicholas Palma win?

Palma earned $235,200 for first place, along with his first PGT trophy. Adrian Mateos received $151,200 for second place.

Where was the 2026 Poker Masters held?

The series took place at the PokerGO Studio at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

FAQ

The event was a $10,500 no-limit hold'em tournament. It drew 84 entries and produced an $840,000 prize pool.